Book of the month
Welcome to Book of the Month. Every month, we pick one book we love and share it with you. Get ready for amazing tales, can’t miss books and conversation – online and in real life.
Read along with us, and crime fiction fans across the UK, and join the conversation by using the hashtag #HIFYoureBooked.
Our pick for May 2024 Book Of The Month is…
The Venus of Salò by Ben Pastor
We’re thrilled to introduce our May Book of the Month: The Venus of Salò by Ben Pastor.
Transport yourself to the stunning backdrop of Salò as you dive into this captivating narrative. Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Venus of Salò weaves a tale of intrigue, love, and sacrifice amidst the turmoil of war-torn Italy.
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You’re Booked
Welcome to You’re Booked – bringing the very best of Harrogate International Festivals to your digital doorstep. Here you’ll find a host of author interviews, book reviews, and a peak inside their houses as authors share with us their bookshelves, their must-reads and the book they always go back to.
Get involved and contact us with your own book reviews, articles and blog posts. You have the right to remain silent, but that would be exceedingly dull. Put your feet up and make yourself at home!
An Interview with Joseph Knox
Theakston Crime Award Shortlistee Joseph Knox reveals all
An Interview with Will Dean
Theakston Crime Award Shortlistee Will Dean reveals all
Theakston Shortlistee: Elly Griffiths
Meet the Shortlisted Elly Griffiths
Theakston Shortlistee: Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Meet the Shortlisted Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Theakston Shortlistee: Will Dean
Meet the Shortlisted Will Dean
Theakston Shortlistee: Vaseem Khan
Meet the Shortlisted Vaseem Khan
Theakston Shortlistee: Joseph Knox
Meet the Shortlisted Joseph Knox
Theakston Shortlistee: Mick Herron
Meet the Shortlisted Mick Herron
June 2022 Book Of The Month: Riku Onda’a Fish Swimming In Dappled Sunlight
This month's Book Of the Month is: Fish Swimming In Dappled Sunlight by Riku Onda
An Interview With Joachim B. Schmidt
Meet Joachim B. Schmidt, author of our May Book of the Month
Book Of The Month: Kalmann by Joachim B. Schmidt
Our May Book of the Month is here!
Celebrate Earth Day with You’re Booked
We're getting down to earth this week
Meet the Team
Meet #TeamHIF and get some book recommendations at the same time!
Welcome Back to You’re Booked
Join us to talk all things bookish again!
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An Interview With James Wolff
James Wolff, author of How To Betray Your Country has worked for the British government for over a decade. In fact, due to his day job, he has written under a pseudonym to protect his identity - he's a true man of mystery. Join us, as we discover more about the man behind the book...
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February's Book Of The Month is: The Other Emily, by Dean Koontz
